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BJ05 VXU

2005 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,597 mi
Last recorded121,597 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Doblo84,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VXU
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 121,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 113,187 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 108,423 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 103,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 96,738 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Apr 2016 96,738 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2015 87,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre ON limit

slight imbalance on parking brake

Pass 22 Aug 2014 77,706 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 71,007 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges, suspect tracking out

Pass 17 Aug 2012 65,163 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2012 65,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,828 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 49,582 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 40,514 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,334 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 30,323 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Doblo?

Based on 1,002,322 MOT tests across 77,624 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,512
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
77,624
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,655
Registration plate lamp not working 17,573
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,367
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,383
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BJ05 VXU is a 2005 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Doblo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 84,221 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Doblo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ05 VXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Doblo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Doblo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ05 VXU registered?

BJ05 VXU is a 2005 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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